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Idly Podi-Chutney Powder

Updated: June 23, 2021 / Posted: August 9, 2013 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

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This version of Idly Podi / Chutney Powder is spicier, more aromatic. The best side for soft Idlies and dosas. A must-have, in every South Indian home for satisfying instant food.

Idly Podi-Chutney Powder

Idli Podi' container is the first item I pick, whenever I prepare Idlies and Dosas. 'Idly' is a South Indian Dish and 'Podi' means powder. Like Idly batter, this chutney powder would also be stocked at almost every South Indian home.

Though it is already available in the stores, homemade is always the better choice. The ingredients can be adjusted to our taste. Adjusting each ingredient would give out different flavors, so the aroma differs in each kitchen.

This podi is crowned as 'Bachelor's first choice' as its instant side for Idly/doses and also an instant masala for veggies.

Searching for other side dish recipes for the South Indian breakfast menu? do check out this Poondu Chutney, Coriander Chutney.

This is the basic recipe for the Chutney powder, adjust chilis according to the heat you can resist with. I have added curry leaves a little more, not only for its healthy facts but also for its color and aroma.

Frying the ingredients in the little oil is to remove the moisture content of these ingredients. Make sure it's done properly, as it can be stored for many days.

Idly Podi-Chutney Powder

How to make

1. Adjust chili, garlic, salt to your taste. This recipe for podi is spicier and flavorful.

Idly Podi, steps and procedures

2. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan, fry the red chilies, sesame seeds, and asafoetida. The color of the fried chili determines the color of the podi. If the chilies fried till they turn dark brown, the podi would result in dark golden brown color.

Idly Podi, steps and procedures

Remove the chilies and place them on a plate, allow it to the room temperature.

Idly Podi, steps and procedures

3. In the same remaining oil, fry curry leaves and garlic on medium flame. Make sure it removes the moisture content of both the ingredients. Remove it and let it cool.

In the same pan, add Urad dal and fry in the medium flame, till it evolves aroma and turns golden brown.

4. Bring down all the fried ingredients to room temperature. Grind them coarsely in the mixer. Have a spoonful of podi with the little oil and serve them with Idly / Dosai.

Idly Podi-Chutney Powder

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Idly Podi-Chutney Powder

Idly Podi / Chutney Powder

This version of Idly Podi / Chutney Powder is spicier, more aromatic. The best side for soft Idlies and dosas. A must have, in every South Indian homes for satisfying instant food.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 24kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chan dal / split chickpea
  • ¾ cup urad dal / skinless black gram
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon asafoetida
  • 10 red chilies
  • 2 teaspoon salt or as required

Instructions

  • Over medium heat, place a pan, and add chana dal, and dry roast till it becomes golden brown. Then transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add urad dal and dry roast till it becomes golden brown. Then transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add vegetable oil, red chilies, and asafoetida.
  • Fry them till red chilies changes its color. Transfer to the plate and allow it to cool down.
  • To the blender jar, add the fried ingredients and salt.
  • Grind them to a coarse powder. Check the salt and add if need more.
  • Serve with idli or dosa.

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Notes

The color of the fried chili determines the color of the podi. If the chilies fried till they turn dark brown, the podi would result in dark golden brown color.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chutney powder, idli podi
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Tips and Variations:
Add Bengal gram for a different flavor.
Substitute white sesame seeds with black sesame seeds for a more authentic look.

This version of Idly Podi / Chutney Powder is spicier, more aromatic. The best side for soft Idlies and dosas. A must-have, in every South Indian home for satisfying instant food.

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  1. Angie Schneider

    August 09, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    This makes cooking authentic Indian food so much easier!

    Reply
  2. Priya Suresh

    August 13, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Highly flavourful podi,i cant survive without this chutney powder.

    Reply

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